Vessel with unitary bow door and multi-fold ramp

a multi-functional, bow door technology, applied in the direction of vessel parts, ship accessories, vessel construction, etc., can solve the problem of limiting the size of the ramp, and achieve the effect of improving the movement of the vehicl

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-14
FULCRUM BOAT CORP
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[0005]The present invention generally pertains to vessels with a conventionally shaped bow but including a bow section that may be pivoted about a horizontal axis, or supported by suitable linkages, to provide an opening at the forward end of the vessel. The opening is of adequate size so that various vehicles and / or cargo may be transported through the opening. The vessel also includes a ramp with multiple folding sections, and optionally extension tracks, for improved vehicular movement.

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This configuration, however, unfortunately limits the size of the ramp due to visibility concerns and / or poor handling due to the interaction between the flat bow section and the water.

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[0076]The vessel 100 includes a folding ramp assembly 300, 302, 303 or 304 which may take forms shown in FIGS. 2 to 17 but are not limited to these forms. In a first embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4, the folding ramp assembly 300 is formed of two sections, a first section 301 and a second section 305. Adjacent ramp sections are connected one to another at folding interface 315, as shown in FIG. 4. Folding interface may be a hinge or a plurality of hinges. In the fully closed configuration of the ramp assembly 300, shown in FIG. 2, the second section 305 is folded adjacent to the first section 301. The first section 301 is folded with its upper aft edge in a position close to the upper forward edge of deck 150 and with its upper surface at a suitable angle to the upper surface of the deck 150 so that the folded ramp assembly 300 does not extend beyond the upper plate or surface 204 of the movable bow section 200 when the movable bow section 200 is in a closed configuration. In...

second embodiment

[0077]In a second embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8, the folding ramp assembly 302 is formed of three sections, a first section 301, a second section 305 and a third section 306. In the fully closed configuration of the ramp assembly 302, shown in FIG. 5, the second section 305 is folded adjacent to the first section 301 and the third section 306 is folded adjacent to the second section 305. The first section 301 is folded with its upper aft edge in a position close to the upper forward edge of deck 150 and with its upper surface at a suitable angle to the upper surface of the deck 150 so that the folded ramp assembly 300 does not extend beyond the upper plate or surface 204 of the movable bow section 200 when the movable bow section 200 is in a closed configuration. In a first intermediate configuration of the ramp assembly 302, shown in FIG. 6, the second section 305 is folded adjacent to the first section 301, the third section 306 is folded adjacent to the second section 3...

third embodiment

[0078]In a third embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 12, the folding ramp assembly 303 is formed of four sections, a first section 301, a second section 307 and dual track extensions 308. In the fully closed configuration of the ramp assembly 303, shown in FIG. 9, the second section 307 is folded adjacent to the first section 301 and the dual track extensions 308 are retracted into the second section 307. The first section 301 is folded with its upper aft edge in a position close to the upper forward edge of the deck 150 and with its upper surface at a suitable angle to the upper surface of the deck 150 so that the folded ramp assembly 303 does not extend beyond the upper plate or surface 204 of the movable bow section 200 when the movable bow section 200 is in a closed configuration. In a first intermediate configuration of the ramp assembly 303, shown in FIG. 10, the second section 307 is folded adjacent to the first section 301, the dual track extensions 308 are retracted into ...

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Abstract

A powered water vessel includes a unitary section of the bow that is pivotably rotatable about a horizontal axis thereby permitting a closed-bow configuration and an opened-bow configuration. The closed-bow configuration is generally amenable to regular boat operations, while the opened-bow configuration is generally amenable to loading and unloading passengers, vehicles and / or cargo. A folding ramp assembly is extendable through the open-bowed configuration for loading and unloading, with track extensions providing additional extension distance.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62 / 391,540 entitled VESSEL WITH SINGLE PIECE BOW DOOR AND MULTI-FOLD RAMP, filed on May 3, 2016.BACKGROUNDField[0002]The following embodiments relate to a powered water vessel, and more particularly, to water vessels having a unitary bow door and multi-fold ramp.Related Art[0003]Water vessels come in a variety of sizes, shapes and configurations, depending on the type of vessel. By convention, some water vessels include a forward ramp as the bow section. This configuration can often be found in vessels used in private or charter yacht support and supply; surveying; search and rescue operations; firefighting operations; patrol; island supply and / or light cargo operations often. This configuration, however, unfortunately limits the size of the ramp due to visibility concerns and / or poor handling due to the interaction between the flat bow section and the water.[0004]...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B35/44B63B27/14B63B19/08
CPCB63B27/14B63B19/08B63B2019/083B63B27/143
Inventor RYAN, PETER DEREK
Owner FULCRUM BOAT CORP
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